News opinion 2008-07-06 Andanh.com

Editorial: Recycling — Add green waste Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:03:00 EST
With blue recycling bins being delivered throughout Shreveport and the first curbside pick-up set for August, now is the time to celebrate that fact while thinking even bigger in terms of what else might be reused locally.

A midsummer night's to-do list Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:25:00 EST
Shakespeare ponders the way to be, or not be.

Prevention key in HIV/AIDS fight Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:23:00 EST
Brett Malone: Many good treatments have developed over the past 10 years for those living with HIV/AIDS. However, it remains a disease that has no cure. Too many people have grown complacent and apathetic about prevention of the spread of HIV within our community.

Decades later, teacher's impact felt Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:24:00 EST
Letter writer recalls memories of his first-grade teacher, who recently passed away.

Will Obama have coattails in the South? Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:59:00 EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. — High turnout among African-Americans and younger voters supporting Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., could reshape the Southern political landscape this fall. But with a few exceptions, Democrats may find gains in statewide contests thwarted by bad timing and a potential conservative backlash.

Editorial: Big Brother's gas strategies Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:11:00 EST
With gas averaging $4 a gallon and over and an average household paying $250 a month at the pump, going to fill up is like going to the dentist because paying for a tank of gas is worse than pulling teeth.

Lloyd Lenard left a legacy in books Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:23:00 EST
Sarah Hudson Pierce: Lenard told his story in a way that drew a following as was documented by the huge turnout at his book signings, especially his "The Last Goodbye," which turned out to be his last book published just six months before he died.

Pregnancy pact? What about permanency pact? Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:21:00 EST
Letter writer: "With the media glamorizing young, unwed, pregnant Hollywood stars, it is no wonder these young high school girls thought a group pregnancy would be a fun endeavor."

Cuba has agenda ready for U.S. talks Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:13:00 EST
DeWayne Wickham: Josefina Vidal follows the American presidential campaign with great interest but no delusions. Vidal is a point person in the Cuban government's effort to blunt the Bush administration's attempt to topple the Castro regime. Like many others here, she's intrigued by the possibility Barack Obama might become the next U.S. president.

Pass the purple hull peas, please! Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:09:00 EST
Of purple hulls, bologna, cheese and Hollywood.

Religious charter schools: Follow money, lose faith Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:23:00 EST
Charles Haynes: Creating faith-based schools without the faith is a hot new trend in education.

D. Scott Hughes: Consensus building behind two finalists for Caddo school superintendent Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:13:00 EST
With both superintendent candidates offering strong resumes, the school board is now placed into a "win-win" situation assuming consensus can be reached on one of the candidates.

Editorial: Duck stamp helps more than duck hunters Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
There's a new listing out that puts Louisiana among the top five states whose citizens and visitors have long supported wildlife conservation efforts.

Reduce agency's power to reasonable limits Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Letter writer says Louisiana residents witnessed lawmakers' shell game.

Success of faith-based initiative proves the power of the personal Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
How do we meet people's basic needs in America? The answer often depends on where we stand.

Lindy Broderick: "Consider results of recent legislative session in a positive light" Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
My purpose in writing is to remind you and your readers of the greater good accomplished by our legislators and the administration in six short months.

For now, happiness on the home front Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
I'm picking up my trash cans by the street and a big kid I don't recognize is jogging with his shirt off and his muscles on. People run down my street all the time and I recognize them all but not this guy. I'd have remembered if I'd seen him; he looked like a guy who ran and worked out with purpose.

Dottie Bell: Will politics always prevail over the welfare of our children? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Something went wrong in the waning hours of the session. A local senator decided to put her politics ahead of the welfare of our children.

Expand exploration, production of fuels Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
To meet our energy supply needs, we must expand our exploration and production of both fossil fuels and renewable sources within the United States.

Study highlights individualism vs. dogma Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Louisiana has confirmed its Bible Belt credentials in a recent national study, but it also reflects the national trend toward people becoming less rigid in their faith.

A.J. King: Local farms promise an adventure Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
For the past two Saturdays, I got up when the day was new to meet up with a friend and go outside the city limits. We didn't go too far, only to Haughton and Frierson, but we did have an adventure. We went blueberry picking.

Nit-picker's Notebook: Similar words just as dangerous as homophones Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
The language is rife with pitfalls. Homophones are bad enough, but words somewhat similar are dangerous too.

Storm clouds lurk in Dorcheat's calm waters Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Access to a public use area on Bayou Dorcheat in north Webster that requires crossing private property via the parish-maintained Cox Landing Road is building into a storm over the rights of the public versus the rights of property owners.

Elliott Stonecipher: Closed, open, closed primaries and other political tricks Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:06:00 EST
This year's legislative pay-raise disaster is a true low point in the history of an institution that has offered up more than its share of low points. Partisan, however, it was not.

Gregory Hudson: "Challenges loom for new Caddo schools superintendent" Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
The Caddo Parish school system is having some difficult times with under-performing schools, schools possibly being taken over by the state and a host of other problems, so the next leader of the district must hit the ground running.

Coalition's services free to participants Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
ShreveCentre Coalition, an alliance of Shreveport neighborhoods united for the purpose of negotiating oil and gas leases on behalf of its residents, wishes to reconfirm that there are absolutely no charges, fees or memberships necessary for residents of our neighborhoods to enjoy the benefits of the coalition's services.

Editorial: Term limits have been good for commission Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
As this year's legislative session demonstrated, fresh blood can be good for politics. In the shadow of those successes, the Caddo Parish Commission is considering doing just the opposite.

Time ripe for country to develop more domestic energy sources Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:37:00 EST
WASHINGTON — To burst the oil bubble, use a drill! If Congress stands up to special interests and develops domestic energy sources, oil prices will tumble.

Wiley Hilburn: "Bobby Jindal: the prophet without his people" Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:33:00 EST
A governor cynically wanting to have it both ways on the raging hot pay raise issue only made his true believers madder with the excuse that unraised lawmakers might destroy his reform program. That's a real ha-ha.

U.S. needs to diversify its energy portfolio Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:36:00 EST
The United States, like any forward-thinking investor, needs to diversify its energy portfolio. The country is not going to be able to drill its way out of this energy crisis; oil will not save us.

Editorial: Gaps in work force development need to be filled Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:34:00 EST
Work force development was one of the buzzwords of this year's legislative session, but for the people of Goodwill Industries, it is an everyday struggle.

Teddy Allen: Who's the boss? Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:25:00 EST
Teddy Allen: Now and then I get the feeling most politicians either forget or ignore who they work for. Worse than that, they seem to think we work for them. They should be reminded it's the other way around.

Editorial: Gas woes require diverse effort Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:41:00 EST
As politicians, geologists, economists and environmentalists debate the best way to lower oil prices, there seems to be two options: find more oil or use less. We suggest a little bit of both.

George Carlin's legacy continues Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:28:00 EST
Inside the First Amendment: George Carlin is gone, but the kinds of free-speech conflicts he skewered in his comedic routines live on. So does the national debate over where First Amendment protections end and government regulation begins on broadcast speech and speech in public.

Board should support Dawkins Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:18:00 EST
Resident urges Caddo School Board to allow new superintendent time to learn the system, then fully support his efforts.

BAFB combating cyber threats Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:20:00 EST
Mary Landrieu: In shifting our focus from fumbling through a civil war to facing our nation's principal enemies, we must not take our eye off threats lurking on the horizon. The U.S. military is already making positive strides in combating the new threats of cyber attack on U.S. technology infrastructure.

John Maginnis: Can things be the same for Jindal again? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:17:00 EST
Gov. Bobby Jindal turned 37 on June 10, right about when his troubles began. Politically speaking, the first three weeks of his 38th year were ripped from the pages of the Book of Job. He controlled the damage on the month's last day by vetoing the legislative pay raise that had plagued him.

Don Shea: Ethics reform hits local boards, commissions Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:13:00 EST
No one would deny that ethics reform in Louisiana is a good thing. Our history of often colorful and frequently nefarious political characters is charming in its own way, but it makes it impossible for the rest of the world to take us seriously as a place to live, work and invest. I'm for any ethics reform that can take the tarnish off that image, and I think most citizens feel similarly.

Editorial: Lessons from the veto wars Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:14:00 EST
Flashing lights and chatter lit up state political blogs Monday morning as news instantly spread about Gov. Bobby Jindal's veto of the legislative pay raise. Following a week of nearly Biblical wailing and gnashing of teeth, the veto was touted as a victory for the people.

Charge for recycling? Thanks for 'privilege' Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:14:00 EST
Reader sounds off about city's recycling effort.

Jeff Thompson: Retake control of U.S. energy independence Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:07:00 EST
As we approach this Fourth of July holiday and celebrate our nation's independence, it is time to declare a new American Revolution and establish our independence from hostile nations controlling far too much of our oil supply.

Teddy Allen: Who's in the House, What's in the Senate... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:56:00 EST
Abbott and Costello visit Baton Rouge in early summer

An 'A' for effort, 'D' for civics Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:55:00 EST
In this Olympic season the Caddo School Board deserves a laurel wreath for finishing its quest for a new superintendent.

Douglas Opbroek: "Pay close attention to choices for Congress" Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:54:00 EST
This election year, while most people are primarily focused on the presidential candidates, we must remember to pay close attention to who we put in Congress. Congress holds the purse strings. Congress writes the laws. Congress should keep any president in check.

Paul Gray: "Management demands will force quality musicians to leave symphony, community" Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:55:00 EST
People of good conscience should be outraged at the deplorable condition being forced upon members of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra by the orchestra's board of directors and management.

Whose God is in Declaration of Independence? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:56:00 EST
Editor's Note: Walter B. Shurden's column first appeared in the July edition of Baptists Today (www.baptiststoday.org).

Reporter ditches car for bike for 14 days Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:41:00 EST
I'm giving up my car for two weeks. To get to work and tote my groceries, I'm riding my bicycle. Everywhere I can. Am I nuts? Not really. I'm just cheap. All pedal and no gas.

Ask the Paperboy, Chapter 47 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:12:00 EST
The Paperboy wishes they'd quit phoning it in.

Gotta Guzzle: When you must have it Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:18:00 EST
Stephanie Netherton provides the driver's experience to contrast with Alexandyr Kent's pedaling experiment.

Editorial: Still too quiet on the master plan front Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:42:00 EST
Shreveport's Metropolitan Planning Commission needs broad citizen participation in the master planning process.

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